fieldstone
noun
field·stone
ˈfēl(d)-ˌstōn 
: stone (as in building) in usually unaltered form as taken from the field
Examples of fieldstone in a Sentence
They used plain fieldstones as grave markers.
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Informal landscapes often feature winding paths made of mulch, fieldstones, log rounds, or even mowed turf.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Built in 1717, the imposing three-story fieldstone abode, known as Emlen House, was originally the summer retreat of the prominent Quaker family who gave it its name.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The property includes a luxe main home that features a fieldstone fireplace, a sun room with its own wood-burning stove, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Built in 1717, the imposing three-story fieldstone abode, known as Emlen House, was originally the summer retreat of the prominent Quaker family who gave it its name.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The property includes a luxe main home that features a fieldstone fireplace, a sun room with its own wood-burning stove, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fieldstone
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“Fieldstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fieldstone. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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fieldstone
noun
field·stone
ˈfē(ə)ld-ˌstōn
: stone (as in building) in usually unchanged form as taken from nature
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